The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner by Forstner
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| Author | Forstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von, 1882-1940 |
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| Commentator | Hammond, John Hays, 1888-1965 |
| Translator | Codman, Russell, Mrs., 1869- |
| LoC No. | 18000008 |
| Uniform Title | Als U-Boots-Kommandant gegen England. English |
| Title | The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner" by Forstner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work offers a unique perspective on submarine warfare during World War I, following the experiences of Freiherrn von Forstner, the commander of one of Germany's first U-boats. The narrative presents the complex technicalities of operating a submarine while also delving into the psychological landscape of warfare, offering insights into the mindset of its protagonist. The opening of the book introduces the reader to von Forstner's naval career and his transition to commanding a submarine, providing context about the challenges faced by naval officers during this period. The commander reflects on the secrecy and novelty surrounding submarine warfare, recounting initial fears and excitement about this new technology. He describes the intricacies of life aboard a U-boat, detailing the technical aspects of underwater navigation, as well as the crew's living conditions. Notably, the text sets the stage for future chapters by emphasizing the dual nature of life in a submarine: a close-knit camaraderie contrasted with the lurking dangers of naval combat and the moral complexities of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine |
| Subject | Submarine warfare |
| Subject | Forstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von, 1882-1940 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Submarine captains -- Germany -- Biography |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30114 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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